Nov 3, 2009 | Los Angeles Times
Small-town politics feel a void
Reporting from Massena, Iowa - This farmland village's mayoral election is today, but there's just one small problem: There is no candidate.
Small towns go begging for mayors
After serving one term as mayor of Massena, Iowa, Mike Cormack is not running for re-election. It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone - he didn't run for the office in the first place.
Border crossing, disputed in Akwesasne protest, may be moved
The federal public safety minister says a border crossing in eastern Ontario might be shut permanently unless Mohawks accept a decision to arm border guards.